Is Arm a good company to work for?

Arm has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on over 3,238 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 90% of employees would recommend working at Arm to a friend and 89% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Arm have been left by employees working as Principal Design Engineer , Staff Engineer and Intern .

Does Arm pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Arm employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Arm. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Arm?

90% of Arm employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Arm 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Arm?

Software Engineer (154) , Senior Software Engineer (136) , Intern (121) , Staff Engineer (108) , Engineer (102) , Graduate Engineer (96) , Senior Engineer (79) , Principal Engineer (75) , Verification Engineer (73) , Staff Software Engineer (59) , Design Engineer (57) , Project Manager (44) , Director (36) , Senior Design Engineer (36) , Internship (32)

What are the pros of working at Arm according to real employee reviews?

"Our company is on an upward trajectory and the people are great." ((in 294 reviews)); "Good work life balance (but there is a trend that it gets a little worse)" ((in 290 reviews)); "A great culture of helping out other employees with spare time to ensure objectives are achieved as a team." ((in 275 reviews)); "Benefits are good and the European vibe is nice." ((in 211 reviews)); "Good Salary and RSU’s" ((in 113 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Arm according to real employee reviews?

"Some managers have no idea how to delegate work and have no interest in your personal development." ((in 43 reviews)); "Poor leadership; frequent changes in direction resulting in frequent redundancies" ((in 23 reviews)); "Senior management are asking people to add reviews to GlassDoor to get the ratings up" ((in 11 reviews)); "Line management and upper management rarely truely know what the Project Managers are actually doing." ((in 10 reviews)); "Bullying is prevalent in many areas" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Arm layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Arm layoffs and their outlook for job security at Arm in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Arm locations?

Austin , San Jose , Chandler , San Diego , Seattle , Boston , Waltham , Sunnyvale , Durham , Raleigh , Houston , Los Angeles , Mountain View , Cambridge , Deerfield Beach , New York , Ypsilanti , Spring Lake , Washington , Fort Worth , Plano , Tyler , Minneapolis , Canoga Park , Milpitas , Santa Clara , Olympia , Federal Way , Portland , Erie

Arm reviews

4.5

90% would recommend to a friend

(2,648 total reviews)

Rene Haas

93% approve of CEO

89% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.4

Culture & values

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Work/Life balance

4.4

Career opportunities

4.1

Senior management

Arm has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,648 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Arm employee rating is 23% above average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Jul 9, 2025

amazing collaborative place

Staff layout engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

you find amazing talented people here.

Cons

current situation of business prioritie changes impact few department

Arm Response

1y

Thanks for your long-standing contribution and for highlighting the talent and collaboration you’ve experienced at Arm Noida. We’re proud of the teams we’ve built and the work they deliver together. You’ve raised a fair point about shifting business priorities, they’re part of staying competitive, but we know the impact isn’t always evenly felt. An anonymous suggestion box is a great idea; we’ll pass that on to the relevant teams. Open, honest feedback is exactly what helps us keep improving.

5.0

Jul 9, 2025

Excellent place to work

Staff engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to work with good team leaders. Great learning opportunity.

Cons

Bit hectic after change in business model

Arm Response

1y

Thanks for your continued commitment over the past 8 years, it’s great to hear you’ve had strong leadership and opportunities to grow throughout your time at Arm Noida. We know that shifts in the business model can bring added intensity as teams adjust and adapt. That pace is part of our ambition to lead in a fast-evolving industry, but we’re mindful of the impact it can have. If the transition has raised specific challenges for you or your team, please speak with your manager or local leadership, your feedback helps us stay focused and effective

5.0

Jul 9, 2025

Nice place to work

Principal hardware engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of helping hands and mainly correct budgeting for projects. The compensation is aligned with the best companion the industry. Lots of great people with lots of experience and knowledge.

Cons

Sometimes you have to break down walls between silos.

Arm Response

1y

Appreciate you sharing your thoughts, glad to hear you’re finding strong support, smart investment and great people around you. Getting the fundamentals right, from project planning to compensation, is key to building momentum and delivering at scale. You’re right that silos can sometimes slow things down; we’re working to break those barriers and streamline how teams connect and collaborate. If you’ve got ideas on how we can do that better, we’d love to hear them, thanks again for being part of the journey.

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